Practitioner Clinical Technologist - Radiographer - Nuclear Medicine B5

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is a major UK health system providing acute, primary, community and mental health services. We are seeking a Clinical Technologist/Radiographer to join the Nuclear Medicine service in Glasgow, based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and New Victoria Hospital.

The role involves performing diagnostic imaging including SPECT-CT, supporting neurology imaging, and administering radiopharmaceuticals in a patient-centred multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Relevant science, technology or radiography qualification (e.g., BSc in Physics or Honours BSc in Radiography).
• Alternative HNC/ONC or DCR with knowledge profile equivalent to Honours BSc.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging studies, including SPECT-CT.
• Support neurology imaging and bone densitometry services.
• Undertake non-imaging investigations and therapeutic administrations of radioisotopes.
• Carry out routine QA procedures.
• Process, manage and analyse patient data.
• Operate under IR(ME)R regulations.
• Cannulate patients and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team.
• Deliver patient-centred care across a varied workload.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiography

IR(ME)R compliance

Education

BSc in Physics

Honours BSc in Radiography

HNC/ONC or DCR with equivalent profile

Tools

HCPC registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are seeking a Clinical Technologist/Radiographer to join the Nuclear Medicine service within South Glasgow, based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and New Victoria Hospital. The post sits within the Department of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering (DCPB), one of the UK's largest medical physics and engineering services. The successful candidate will help deliver a wide range of diagnostic, imaging, non-imaging and therapeutic nuclear medicine services in a patient-focused environment.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift pattern - Monday - Friday

Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine imaging studies, including SPECT-CT.
• Support neurology imaging and bone densitometry services.
• Undertake non-imaging investigations and therapeutic administrations of radioisotopes.
• Carry out routine performance and quality control procedures.
• Process, manage and analyse acquired patient data.
• Act as an operator under IR(ME)R regulations.
• Cannulate patients and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Nuclear Medicine team.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a varied workload.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Essential:

• Relevant science, technology or radiography qualification, such as:
  • BSc (e.g. Physics or related subject)
  • Honours BSc in Radiography
• Alternatively, an HNC, ONC or DCR qualification with a knowledge profile equivalent to an Honours BSc.

Desirable:

• Registration with the Register for Clinical Technologists (RCT) or HCPC.
• Experience within a healthcare environment.
• Background in medical technology, physics or radiography.

Training Requirements:

• Applicants without RCT or HCPC registration will undertake in-service training and work towards achieving the Dip IPEM (T) qualification within approximately two years.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.